Detention Superintendent
Salary
$40.88 Hourly
Location
Beaumont, TX
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
Minnie Rogers Juvenile Justice Center
Opening Date
06/15/2026
Closing Date
6/26/2026 4:30 PM Central
FLSA
Exempt
Description
Summary: Under general direction manages and directs the operations of a twenty-four hour juvenile detention facility for Jefferson County.
Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions: Directs all operations of a 48-bed, 24-hour, male/female juvenile detention facility, responsible for the safety, security, education, meals, care, and welfare of the detainees; responsible for the safety, care, and security of the detention facility and employees, develops and implements policies and procedures to advance the facility's mission, goals, and objectives; hires, evaluates, promotes, disciplines, and terminates employees following established procedures and policy. Guides and develops employees in the accomplishment of their duties and professional growth; oversees department training and safety issues; conducts or arranges all training for employees, resolves problems between detainees and or employees, approves employees leave requests. Oversees the daily care of detainees, including meals, snacks, hygiene, health, laundry, education, and exercise; directs the programming of all activities for detainees; coordinates the hiring of school district teachers to provide classes each day for detainees; coordinates the provision of medical and psychiatric services to detainees. Meets with and counsels detainees experiencing behavioral problems or seeking advice; oversees the general maintenance and repair of the detention facility; recommends and monitors division's annual budget to Department Director, manages the purchasing function for the division; handles and oversees the resolution of departmental problems; prepares periodic reports for department director and state oversight agencies. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Other Job Functions: Performs other job-related duties as directed
NOTE: The above describes the general nature and level of work being performed by employees holding this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required nor are all duties listed necessarily performed by any one employee so classified.
Education & Experience
Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in behavioral science, criminal justice or related field. Master's degree preferred. Five years experience in probation and/or detention including two years supervisory experience.
Specialized Requirements: Texas Certified Juvenile Probation Officer
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication skills; computer skills; knowledge of the Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Division policies, procedures and administrative manual; Texas Juvenile Probation Commission standards, Texas Family Code, and Texas Penal Code; knowledge of the Jefferson County Juvenile Detention training manual, Jefferson County personnel policies and procedures, principles and practices of employee supervision, methods and practices of operating a twenty-four hour juvenile detention facility. Skill in managing and directing the day-to-day operations of a juvenile detention facility, developing and implementing operating policies and procedures. Excellent interpersonal skills in order to deal effectively with all levels of employees, law enforcement agencies, school officials, juvenile offenders and their families, and the general public; effective management skills; leadership ability, problem solving skills; strong counseling/social work skills.
Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer. The County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status (disabled), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or political affiliation in employment or the provision of services. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance, contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 839-2391, or for the hearing impaired, through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to 1225 Pearl St., Suite 201 Beaumont, Texas 77701.
We offer a complete benefits package to all full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, prescription drug coverage, Employee Assistance Program, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal leave, and use of the Employee Health Clinic.
For more information, please visit our benefits page at https://co.jefferson.tx.us/riskman/Benefits
Employer Jefferson County (TX)